VU

Pseudocandona trigonelia

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Pseudocandona trigonelia faces severe threats from groundwater extraction and aquifer depletion in its limited karst habitat range. Agricultural intensification and urban development have altered surface water infiltration patterns, reducing the stable groundwater conditions this endemic ostracod requires. Pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial activities poses additional risks to the delicate chemical balance of its subterranean freshwater environment.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic ostracod inhabits groundwater systems and karst aquifers in limestone regions, typically found in caves, springs, and interstitial waters of gravel beds. It requires stable, cool freshwater environments with specific chemical conditions and minimal disturbance.

Other threatened species in CANDONIDAE

VU

Pseudocandona pretneri

Unknown
CR

Namibcypris costata

Declining
VU

Pseudocandona cavicola

Unknown
VU

Fabaeformiscandona aemonae

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Pseudocandona trigonelia classified as Vulnerable?
Pseudocandona trigonelia is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Pseudocandona trigonelia faces severe threats from groundwater extraction and aquifer depletion in its limited karst habitat range. Agricultural intensification and urban development have altered surface water infiltration patterns, reducing the stable groundwater conditions this endemic ostracod requires. Pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial activities poses additional risks to the delicate chemical balance of its subterranean freshwater environment.
Where does Pseudocandona trigonelia live?
Pseudocandona trigonelia occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pseudocandona trigonelia?
The main threats to Pseudocandona trigonelia are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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